TASTE
4860 NW 39 AVE STE C, GAINESVILLE, FL 32606
License #1102701
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Solid Health Score
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TASTE in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 92 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 4 major, 8 minor.
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The latest inspection on July 13, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: no critical rows, 4 major, and 8 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoons handle directly touching seasonings.
- [11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -Interior reach in freezer exposed insulation located outside. -Rusted racks in walk in cooler.
- [14-47-4] Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden boards on wall by pass through window not sealed.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sign missing from server station and sushi.
- [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- [03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment using sushi rice on time as a public health control, no application available.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Bottom of white cutting board on dry storage shelf stained black. -Interior ice bin right side wall soiled.
- [08B-42-4] Food stored outside. Canned pineapple and jugs of sauce on shelf outside back door.
- [53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees present, no certified manager present. Manager showed up during inspection.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Dry storage racks outside walk in cooler soiled with food debris. -Dry storage racks above prep area soiled with grease and dust. -The top shelf above pass through window soiled with dust.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall/ceiling soiled on the right side of hood system.
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